New & Awesome Kids’ Books Written by Celebrities

They act, sing, inspire and make you laugh. Brilliantly. That should be enough. But, nope, these über-talented people also write children's books. Discover our favorites.

By Meghan Rose October 24, 2014

They act, sing, inspire and make you laugh. Brilliantly. That should be enough! But these über-talented people also write children’s books — ones that are amazing enough to keep on your kiddo’s nightstand and read again and again. Click through our gallery to discover the best reads from the coolest multi-hyphenates around.

“The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit” by Octavia Spencer

About the Author: You probably first learned her name when you saw her bake the most deserved pie ever in The Help, the role that won her an Academy Award.

About the Book: You might stay up all night reading this before passing it along to the kids. That is, if you’re like us and devoured Nancy Drew as a kid. The heroine in The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit is Randi Rhodes, a flaming-haired ninja detective. Picture Nancy with the problem-solving skills of Encyclopedia Brown (but the coolness of his sidekick Sally Kimball) as a 12-year-old Bruce Lee devote and you’ve got a good idea of where this book goes. Throw in some super-cool play-along activities and this becomes a book kids tear through. After you’ve finished with it, that is. Another thing we love about this book: diversity! The cast includes Latino and African American characters, as well as a small town female Sheriff.

Ages: 8 & up read alone, 5 & up read aloud

What’s your favorite celeb-penned book for wee ones? Let us know in the comment section!

— Meghan Rose